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Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma ventricular peritoneal shunt metastasis: a case report and literature review.

Authors :
Gelder, ChloƩ Louise
Hawkins, Cynthia
Zapotocky, Michal
Dirks, Peter
Bartels, Ute
Bouffet, Eric
Source :
Child's Nervous System. May2019, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p861-864. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Dissemination of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) outside the central nervous system is exceptional. Here, we present a child diagnosed with DIPG who developed seeding along the track of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt and review the literature on this unusual occurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02567040
Volume :
35
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Child's Nervous System
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135910628
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-019-04069-4